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If your skin is crying for help but you're too tired to care, the best red light therapy mask is the easiest fake-it-till-you-make-it hack around. You might have seen a wave of people on social media channeling their best Hannibal Lecter while wearing a red light therapy device, like our top pick, the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 ($470). They’re not sipping Chianti but instead claiming that the wrinkles and fine lines on their faces have disappeared with the help of red light therapy. There's nothing wrong with aging, but after seeing the hype of these skin care devices, I had to find out if the “anti-aging” technology behind them could make a big impact on your skin health.

You can't get the same effect with just any red LED from the hardware store. If the wavelength isn't strong enough, it won't penetrate your skin—sorry to the one TikToker sitting in front of a chicken coop heat lamp. After talking to board-certified dermatologists and testing several at-home devices, I've rounded up the best red light therapy masks for every sensitive skin condition, budget, and lifestyle.

For more beauty and wellness recommendations, check out our guides to the Best Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth, the Best Electric Toothbrushes, and the Best Curling Irons.

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Best Red Light Therapy MaskCurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2

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$470 CurrentBody

Best Handheld LED DeviceLightStim LightStim for Wrinkles

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$249 Dermstore

Best CoolingShark CryoGlow Red Blue and Infrared iQLED Face Mask and Under Eye Cooling

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$350 Shark

Best for Short SessionsDr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro

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$455 Sephora

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- Compare Top 5 LED Devices

- How I Test LED Devices

- What Am I Testing Next?

- Honorable Mentions

- LED Neck & Décolleté Masks to Consider

- Avoid These

- Frequently Asked Questions

- Meet the Experts

Updated April 2026: I refined our picks and added the LightStim for Wrinkles. I added an LED Neck & Décolleté Masks to Consider section; Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo and iRestore Illumina Mask were added to Honorable Mentions. Product information, specs, prices, and links were updated.

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LED Face Mask Series 2

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- Offers three red light wavelengths

- Flexible silicone design contours to the face for even coverage

- Hands-free setup with a multiway strap and clip-on controller

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- Lacks blue light for acne-focused treatments

- Lower irradiance than some competitors, though still optimal for collagen support

- Pricier than its multi-light competitors

While the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 only offers red light, it does have three wavelengths: red (633 nanometers), near-infrared (830 nanometers), and the standout deep near-infrared (1072 nanometers). CurrentBody says the deepest wavelength is designed to reach areas more prone to visible aging. On paper, it's a more comprehensive spectrum than what most competitors offer, which is typically a combination of only red and near-infrared.

It's made from flexible silicone and designed with a multiway strap plus a chin band that keeps it locked in place. I can stand up and even do a few chores without worrying about it sliding off my face. The attached remote has a little clip, too, so you don't have to carry it around while you multitask. It's also densely packed with 236 LEDs in total, which explains why it feels so bright. (If you plan to walk around, the removable eye inserts are a nonnegotiable.) After consistent use, I noticed subtle improvements in inflammation and overall skin texture, especially when my skin was stressed or irritated. More importantly, it's one of the more comfortable masks I've tested, which makes sticking to a routine far easier.

SpecsNumber of LEDs236 (110 Red, 110 Near-Infrared, 16 Deep Near-Infrared)Wavelengths (nm)Red (630), Near-Infrared (880), Deep Near-Infrared (1072)Irradiance30 mW/cm²Treatment Time10 minutes, 3 to 5 times per weekReturn Policy60 daysWarranty Info2 years

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- Offers four wavelengths, from amber to near-infrared

- Handheld design allows for targeted treatment on the face and body

- One-button operation makes the device easy to use

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- Requires hands-on use, and the wand can drag across skin due to direct contact

- Corded design requir

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